Movidius Vision Processing Unit Enters 2nd GenerationNews & Analysis 7/31/2014 7 commentsMovidius announces a new chip and lays claim to the vision processing unit, a self-proclaimed new category of chip architecture that can handle heavy computing for vision in real-time, but at the low power levels needed for mobile and wearable devices.

Q'comm Shares a Wearable StrategyNews & Analysis 7/31/2014 10 commentsThe future of ubiquitous wearables will require more innovation than what is currently on the market, with dedicated silicon, interoperability, and beauty leading the charge. EE Times sat down with Qualcomm's Rob Chandhok to talk strategy around mainstreaming wearables.

Kid-Friendly Science Museums We LoveSlideshow 7/30/2014 52 commentsIn summer, parents find themselves groping for the perfect spot to take the kids -- some science or tech museum where they might learn something. We asked our editors to recommend favorites in their neighborhoods.

Google Opens Google Glass BasecampsBlog 7/30/2014 1 commentGoogle has set up three basecamps to help long-term Explorers, those new to the program, and those just interested in learning more about its first wearable tech.

IoT Spec Taps Internet ProtocolNews & Analysis 7/29/2014 1 commentThe IPSO Alliance will release a reference architecture for an IoT software stack based on the Internet Protocol, along with a list of smart objects for functions such as lighting control.

7 Insurance Issues With Your Self-Driving CarBlog 7/28/2014 49 commentsPeople talk about the significant reduction in automotive insurance rates (if you drive a self-driving car, that is) and how it will add momentum to autonomy. Is the assumption correct? I popped the question to the insurance industry.

Life After 28nm: Think Network-on-ChipBlog 7/25/2014 Post a commentAs Moore’s Law reverses beyond 28nm, consider network-on-chip (NoC). While more and more content in SoC designs is coming from third-party IP providers, interconnect-fabric is one area that is still in transition.

Smartwatches Suck, Says Pebble BackerNews & Analysis 7/23/2014 30 commentsThere are only two significant platforms in the smartwatch arena and neither are up to snuff, according to Pebble’s Myriam Joire. The chief project evangelist discussed the past, present, and future of smartwatches at Wearable Tech Expo.

5G Calling: US Answers, SortaNews & Analysis 7/21/2014 4 commentsIn the third and final part of our series on 5G cellular we look at work in the US where there are efforts but no industrial 5G consortium as such.

Smart Grid Lessons From a UtilityBlog 7/18/2014 3 commentsA smart grid project in Sacramento provided many lessons, especially in ways to test and select consumer energy systems, said a lead technical adviser on the project.

5G Calling: Asia RisingNews & Analysis 7/17/2014 7 commentsChina and Korea have established dedicated 5G industrial research efforts that have formed alliances with each other and are now reaching out to collaborate with Europe's 5GPPP.

2D-to-3D Conversion Adds Texture on TopNews & Analysis 7/16/2014 2 commentsIn an SID 2014 paper, NLT Technologies researchers disclosed how they were able to use a variant of electrovibration on a 4.1-inch-wide touchscreen prototype to create localized friction (at multiple touchpoints) and the perception of texture.

5G Calling: Alliances FormNews & Analysis 7/16/2014 1 commentGovernments and industry research groups in Europe, Asia, and the US are starting to link up in hopes of driving to a single standard for 5G cellular services expected to switch on in about 2020.

Ex-Apple Engineers Find Life After JobsNews & Analysis 7/16/2014 28 commentsIn executives' bios and investment pitches for any new projects, aspirants who can do so never fail to mention the magic phrase "ex-Apple engineer." Do we think they still operate under the spell of the late Steve Jobs?

Flexible Displays Going CommercialNews & Analysis 7/15/2014 11 commentsLG is first out of the gate with a completely flexible large-scale (18-inch) display that can be rolled up for transport into a three-centimeter (1.2-inch) scroll.

Intel's Mobile Losses MountNews & Analysis 7/15/2014 8 commentsIntel reported significant increases in net income during its second-quarter revenue report, held July 15, as well as record quarterly microprocessor shipments. Despite a generally good quarter, the company showed massive losses in its mobile unit.

EE Times Silicon 60: Hot Startups to WatchSlideshow 7/15/2014 4 commentsThirty-eight new companies join version 15.1 of our list of 60 emerging startups. Newcomers range from IP cores and materials to power semiconductors, MEMS, sensors, and Internet of Things developers.

Nest Nurtures New IoT ProtocolNews & Analysis 7/15/2014 5 commentsGoogle's Nest is leading Thread, a new group promoting a home automation protocol for secure mesh networks over 802.15.4 radios that it has been using in its products since its inception.

IBM Migrates to the CloudNews & Analysis 7/14/2014 3 commentsIBM says it can offer its cloud customers 90 percent savings with its hardware, software, and storage capability for cloud-based and hybrid users.

Convince Me Why Washer Must Talk to GrillBlog 7/13/2014 88 commentsWhen I think about IoT devices at home talking to one another, doing stuff without my intervention, and talking about my habits to a total stranger behind my back, the very idea just creeps me out.

Can Samsung Get Qualcomm in LTE Market?News & Analysis 7/11/2014 8 commentsSamsung took the wraps off of a new LTE radio chip. It's noteworthy that the company has integrated its own quad-core application processor and called it Exynos ModAP. The Korean behemoth's intention is clear: Get Qualcomm.

Qualcomm Snaps Up CSR's Imaging TeamNews & Analysis 7/10/2014 Post a commentCellphone chipmaker Qualcomm is buying the imaging operations of CSR plc, which are based in Israel, according to local reports. CSR announced it would be selling the business for $44 million on July 2.

World Cup Tech Firsts & Flops Slideshow 7/9/2014 8 commentsAthletes and fans have spilled blood, sweat, and tears over World Cup games. After a month of intense matches and the final game scheduled for July 13, EE Times looks at World Cup technology successes and flops.